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melon

/mɛlən/

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1 · noun

any of numerous fruits of the gourd family having a hard rind and sweet juicy flesh

瓜

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Cut the melon into six equal pieces.
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把瓜切成六等分。
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Pronunciation: /mɛlən/

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